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The ‘IfYouOnlyKnew’ campaign created by Rescue® and NAVTA started out as an educational portal with 3-10 minute modules to further educate Veterinary Technicians on the importance of choosing and using the right disinfectants. Progressing into a social media contest a few months after, giving Vet Techs an opportunity to share their funniest, smelliest and craziest stories while on the job. …

As an organization whose mission is to teach others how to overcome hardships and find second chances, it is no surprise that Tails of Courage is our most recent monthly winner of the Rescue My Shelter contest. Founded in 2009, by a survivor of the World Trade Center attacks in New York City on September 11 2001, Tails of Courage …

Mark your calendars, because spring is here! We have been lucky over the past few weeks as warm temperatures, the twittering of birds and the first signs of new life have begun to make an appearance. When the temperatures start to rise, we can’t help but get in the mood for some spring cleaning. If you are looking to give …

A few months back, Rescue® Disinfectants, alongside The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) launched an exciting contest called, #IfYouOnlyKnew. #IfYouOnlyKnew gives veterinary technicians the chance to share their most disgusting stories, showing that caring for our fuzzy friends isn’t always a pleasant experience! A client brought their Labrador in for an appointment, and asked to have the …

Surgery is a standard method of treatment for animals both large and small, whether it be to remove cancerous tumors, repair broken bones, or diagnose and treat any number of disorders that are affecting a pets overall health and well-being. While surgical procedures should not create additional stress for your team, extra work must be done to protect patients from …

The #RescueMyShelter campaign was designed to provide shelters across the United States with Rescue Veterinary Disinfectants®, to assist staff and volunteers in creating a temporary home for animals that is free of harmful pathogens. We did not expect to receive the overwhelming number of stories and images from volunteers, pet owners, and shelters that we have! The care that animal …

Ensuring that your practice or shelter is clean and welcoming to your patients is always an utmost concern, as not only does it impact your patient’s health and stay, but it reflects your care for their well-being. While you may disinfect surfaces and equipment regularly, it can be challenging to keep pathogens at bay, especially if your patients aren’t showing …

These past few months, we have shared just how crucial it is to for veterinary practices to disinfect surfaces and equipment to prevent the spread of pathogens and to create an environment that is welcoming for patients and staff. We are therefore proud to announce that our parent company, Virox® Animal Health, and The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in …

Ark-Valley Humane Society is a non-profit organization that has been working to serve Chaffee County, Colorado since 1991. Over the years, Ark-Valley has expanded its facility to increase capacity and be able to care for even more stray dogs and cats. Volunteers and staff work diligently to shelter, care for, and find homes for animals in need while educating pet …

Upper respiratory infections are not only common amongst your staff, especially this time of year, but they can impact your patients too! While veterinary practices and shelters must be prepared to handle an outbreak of kennel cough amongst their canine residents at any time, cats and kittens are not exempt from contracting and spreading highly contagious viruses that can leave …